Russell Springs man arrested in Glasgow after allegedly assaulting restaurant employees with a hammer

Wednesday, March 25 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Glasgow over the weekend after allegedly entering a Papa John’s restaurant and assaulting employees with a hammer. Glasgow Police say 24-year-old Aaron Kelly was arrested Saturday night on […]

Two former Adair County Jail employees arrested on charges including theft and official misconduct

Wednesday, September 24 by Zac Oakes

Two former employees at the Adair County Jail have been arrested on indictment warrants including charges of theft and official misconduct. The Columbia Police Department said Montie D. Shover, age 55, and Misty M. Shover, […]

Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

Wednesday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

Yesterday on local news, we reported on a heated discussion between Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and Magistrate Mickey Garner at Monday’s fiscal court meeting after Garner questioned Polston about recent raises provided to deputies […]

RCH to begin offering daycare service for employees with new expansion

Friday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

As part of its new expansion plans, Russell County Hospital plans to offer a childcare service for hospital employees. Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the childcare service is desperately needed for employees and […]

School board discusses new law regarding communication between students and school employees

Tuesday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

A new law set to take effect later this month drastically alters communication between students and school district employees. Senate Bill 181 requires all electronic communication between a student and an employee of the school […]

School board approves minimum 6 percent raise for school employees

Tuesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a new salary schedule last night that will provide a minimum 6 percent raise for employees of the school district. Superintendent Michael Ford noted that over the last […]

Mayor applauds efforts of city employees during recent winter weather event, as city prepares for this weekend’s snow

Friday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas took some time during last night’s city council meeting to applaud the work of city employees during the most recent winter weather event. Thomas said it was a collaborative effort […]

Hospital board approves increase in retirement contributions for employees

Tuesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved an increase in the hospital’s retirement contributions for employees. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said he believes the increase, now at 3 percent, is a good move for […]

Russell Springs man arrested after reportedly threatening hospital employees

Thursday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested Tuesday night after he reportedly made threats against Russell County Hospital and hospital employees. Trooper Cody Ford with Kentucky State Police Post 15 served a warrant at around 10 […]

Beshear proposes budget plan that would provide 11 percent raise for school employees

Tuesday, December 19 by Zac Oakes

Last night, Governor Andy Beshear released his budget proposal ahead of the 2024 legislative session, which includes a significant pay raise for public school employees. Beshear’s budget proposal provides $1.1 billion over two years to […]

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Russell Springs man arrested in Glasgow after allegedly assaulting restaurant employees with a hammer

Two former Adair County Jail employees arrested on charges including theft and official misconduct

Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

RCH to begin offering daycare service for employees with new expansion

School board discusses new law regarding communication between students and school employees

School board approves minimum 6 percent raise for school employees

Mayor applauds efforts of city employees during recent winter weather event, as city prepares for this weekend’s snow

Hospital board approves increase in retirement contributions for employees

Russell Springs man arrested after reportedly threatening hospital employees

Beshear proposes budget plan that would provide 11 percent raise for school employees

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown